We’re glad you’re considering transferring to IU Bloomington and entering the College. You’ll broaden your talents, interests, and experiences here and make the College community even better.
Transfer to the College
U.S. students
You will apply through the IU Bloomington Office of Admissions. Where you are transferring from determines which application you complete.
International students
You will apply through the Office of International Services.
Learn how to applyEntering the College
All new students have to meet the same requirements to enter the College. Depending on your credits, exemptions, and GPA, you might be able to enter the College when you start at IU Bloomington, or you might start your IU career in University Division.
See the requirements for entering the CollegeExemptions and credit transfers
Your standardized test scores and transferred credits may fulfill some of your College degree requirements. IU Bloomington and some College departments also administer tests that can satisfy requirements, lead to advanced placement, or earn you academic credit.
Learn more:
- Credit Transfer Service, which shows how your courses will transfer to IU Bloomington
- Testing at New Student Orientation
- College of Arts and Sciences academic bulletin information about credit by examination and language exams
The College has helped me to grow in all aspects of my life. I think better now. I engage in different conversations. I’m more patient. I’ve grown into a man that I never thought that I would be.
Jawann Johnson, a transfer student and criminal justice major
Questions? We can help.
For admission questions, contact the Office of Admissions (U.S. students) or Office of International Services (international students).
For questions about how courses elsewhere might equate to IU Bloomington courses, consult the Credit Transfer Service.
For program-specific questions or questions about College policy, contact the Recorder’s Office.